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How This American Express VP Is Finding the Magic in the Everyday

American Express' Marvalee Bascus Leslie on the intermingling of life, running her own race, and what motherhood has taught her.

I've had the opportunity to connect with and learn from executives of major brands at MediaPost's Insider Summits. In the process I've discovered some truly impressive women -- not only for the work they do, but their stories behind the scenes. With Brand Insider: BTS, I get to pull back the curtain on some of the most influential women marketers as they talk about their path to success: the twists and turns, obstacles, inspirations and the valuable lessons learned along the way. 

How do you make the most out of even the smallest moments? For Marvalee Bascus Leslie, it’s about finding the magic in the everyday. American Express’ VP of Customer Growth believes in intentionally making each moment count, whether it’s a tough morning, a team meeting, or time with family. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Marvalee talks with Lisa Singer about why being present matters just as much as being productive. She opens up about what it really takes to grow your career without losing yourself in the process and admits to being a Type A planner, though she is learning to live in the now. Marvalee also shares the lessons that motherhood has unlocked for her, what she believes are the realities of DEI, and why advocating for yourself is so essential. Watch the full conversation in the video above.

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